LENTIL AND COUSCOUS SALAD
This is great for a picnic or barbecue. Use the indigo lentils that they sell in bulk containers at Wild Oats, Whole Foods type markets if you can find them. Recipe was originally in the Boston Globe many years ago but I've changed it a bit over the years.
Provided by Cookie16
Categories Lentil
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine red onion, lemon juice and vinegar in large bowl with a pinch of salt.
- Put lentils and 4 cups of water in pot and bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes or til lentils are soft.
- Take off heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Drain and add to onion mixture along with the 1/3 cup of olive oil.
- Toss well.
- Bring 1 cup of water to boil, add couscous, take off heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff up the couscous by raking with a fork and adding slowly the 1 T of olive oil. Try to get rid of the clumps.
- Add the couscous to the lentil mixture along with the parsley, mint and scallions.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 10.9, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.4
ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND GREEN LENTIL SALAD
Green lentils and Israeli couscous are the perfect pair, especially when joined by briny olives, salty feta, sweet tomatoes and zingy onions. Toss it together with a lemony balsamic vinaigrette and you've got this addictive salad.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a medium saucepan with about six cups of water and bring to a boil. Rinse lentils under cold water then add to the saucepan. Return to a boil then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes, add the couscous. Cook couscous and lentils together for an additional 10 minutes, until lentils are tender but not falling apart, and couscous is al dente.
- Strain lentils and couscous and rinse well with cold water. In a large bowl, toss together the lentils, couscous, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, and parsley.
- Make the dressing. In a blender or food processor, blend together the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves, sugar, and olive oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with feta cheese.
SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD
This couscous salad makes the most of summer's bounty. I used to prepare it with a mayonnaise dressing, but lightened it with lemon vinaigrette. It's even better now! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts :
CURRIED RED LENTIL KOHLRABI, AND COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Leafy Green Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Dinner Curry Lentil Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk white wine vinegar, curry powder,and pressed garlic in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Cook lentils and kohlrabi leaves in heavy large saucepan of boiling salted water until lentils are barely tender but not too soft, about 6 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water to cool. Drain again.
- Bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in same saucepan; remove from heat. Add 3 tablespoons dressing, sprinkle with salt, then stir in couscous. Cover pot and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to medium bowl. Fluff couscous with fork to separate grains and cool slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, transfer lentils to large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing, diced kohlrabi bulb, and chopped green onions; toss to coat. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
- Arrange baby spinach leaves over large rimmed platter. Drizzle spinach with 2 to 3 tablespoons remaining dressing. Sprinkle spinach leaves with salt and pepper. Mound lentil mixture in center of platter over spinach leaves. Stir mint into couscous. Spoon couscous around lentils and serve with remaining dressing.
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